Birmingham Archives

Wellness in Medical Education: A New Paradigm

Dec 29, 2007 at 12:24 pm by steve

For centuries, medical students learned the basics of their profession the same way. First, they were taught the basics of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. Then, in clini.... Read More

2007 Health Law Year in Review

Dec 04, 2007 at 03:37 pm by steve

Another year is coming to a close, and it is time again for my year-end review of healthcare events and legal changes for Alabama healthcare providers. As I reflect back over.... Read More

Forming a Medical Practice? <br>Choice of Entity is One of Your First Considerations

Dec 04, 2007 at 03:37 pm by steve

One of the first decisions made in forming a medical practice is determining the type of legal and tax entity to be established. Both tax and non-tax considerations must be s.... Read More

Recent CMS Guidance Foreshadows Demise of “Under Arrangements” Transactions

Dec 04, 2007 at 03:37 pm by steve

Medicare has historically permitted hospitals to contract with third-party service providers to obtain services for its patients that the hospital did not previously provide —.... Read More

Tamper-Proof Scripts for Medicaid Mandatory in Spring 2008

Dec 04, 2007 at 03:31 pm by steve

Tamper-Proof Scripts for Medicaid Mandatory in Spring 2008 CARA CLARK Physicians and pharmacists were recently notified about a new law, which rode in on the coattails of a.... Read More